Baton Rouge -- LSU junior defensive end Sam Montgomery has returned to the game after suffering an apparent left leg injury at the end of the first quarter.

South Carolina took possession of the ball after a Zach Mettenberger interception was returned to LSU's 1-yardline. On first down, the Tigers defense stuffed South Carolina running back Marcus Lattimore at the line of scrimmage for a loss of two yards. Montgomery laid on the turf after the play and was attended to by trainers before gingerly making his way off the field.

In the week leading up to the game, Montgomery, a Greenwood, S.C. native, said he knows a number of players on the Gamecocks and looked forward to finally meeting them on the field.

Montgomery recorded a sack on South Carolina's second possession, causing South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw to fumble the ball out of bounds.

LSU junior running back Spencer Ware was taken to the locker room near the beginning of the second quarter, reportedly to receive fluids and his return is questionable.

Ware rushed for 20 yards on five carries and hauled in one catch for 27 yards before being injured. He was also featured in a short-yardage 'Wildcat' formation on two plays.

LSU junior safety Eric Reid remained on the ground after being tackled following an interception return with 9:13 remaining in the game.

Reid intercepted Shaw and returned the ball 29 yards to the South Carolina 22-yardline where he was tackled from behind. Reid popped up immediately after the tackle before falling back to the turf, appearing to favor his shoulder.

Reid returned to the field on South Carolina's next offensive possession.